Abstract Categories

The abstract driven sessions will be organized in the scientific program according to these topics. Please see our previous abstracts books if you want to see some examples of accepted submissions in these topics.

  • The Ageing SIG is focused in advancing science on how physical activity, sedentary behavior and nutrition impact on the health of older people.
  • This SIG aims to advance knowledge on **motivational dynamics** in relation to behavioral change, with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors.

  • This SIG’s goal is to advance the study of lifestyle interventions and behavior change roles on the cancer prevention and management continuum.
  • The purpose of the SIG is to advance e- & mHealth related research specifically related to physical activity, dietary and sedentary behaviors.
  • The aim of this SIG is to study Implementation and Scalability Science related to nutrition, promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior.
  • The Early Care and Education SIG studies physical activity, sedentary behaviors, sleep and nutrition during the early childhood period.

  • The Children and Families SIG aims to support research with children and families around nutrition behaviors, physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and sleep.

  • The goal of this SIG is to facilitate research in area of environment and policy research to improve nutrition and physical activity-related behaviors.
  • Our aim is to exchange and advance knowledge into the socioeconomic inequalities in nutrition, physical activity and sedentary behaviors.
  • The Young Adult (aged 16-35 years) SIG aims to develop research relating to young adult’s behavioral nutrition, physical activity and sedentary behavior.
  • This SIG aims to advance science using participatory research in health promotion focusing on nutrition, physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep.

  • The Indigenizing Wellbeing Research Circle centers its study on Indigenous peoples’ knowledges, sovereignty, and self-determination within physical activity and behavioral nutrition research and elevate the voices of Indigenous Knowledge Carriers within these spaces.
  • This SIG focuses specifically on the application of systems science in dietary, physical activity, and broader population health related fields.
  • The Mental Health and Wellbeing SIG serves to advance science in behavioral and lifestyle interventions for mental health and wellbeing.